A delivery van accidentally hit two female pedestrians who were attempting to cross the road in Minglanila, Cebu.
An 86-year-old woman lost her life, while her companion, a 58-year-old woman, sustained injuries due to the incident. The driver is now in police custody, facing charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.
2 Female Pedestrians Hit by Delivery Van While Crossing the Road
2 Female Pedestrians Attempting to Cross the Road Get Hit by Delivery Van, Elderly Woman Dies
Two female pedestrians were struck by a delivery van while attempting to cross the road in Minglanila, Cebu, one victim passed away.
Recently, a traffic accident took the life of an 86-year-old woman, while her companion, a 58-year-old woman, sustained injuries.
The tragic incident was captured by a CCTV camera, revealing the moment the two victims were hit by the overtaking delivery van while crossing a pedestrian lane. The video shows several vehicles coming to a stop near the pedestrian crossing when suddenly, the delivery van overtakes them.
The two women were attempting to cross a pedestrian lane, when the delivery van failed to stop in time, resulting in a collision. The victims, aged 86 and 58, were immediately rushed to the hospital.
Unfortunately, the elderly woman was declared dead on arrival. The driver of the delivery van is now in police custody, facing charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.
The CCTV footage will likely play an important role in the investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.
Road safety remains a primary concern, and incidents like these emphasize the importance of complying with traffic rules and exercising caution on the roads. Pedestrian lanes are designated areas for individuals to safely cross roads, and drivers must be vigilant in such zones.
The local authorities are likely to intensify efforts to promote road safety awareness as the family mourns the loss of one life and hopes for the recovery of the injured.
In a similar report, a bus hits 9-year-old girl on pedestrian lane in Davao City
The incident shows the need for continued education on responsible driving and pedestrian practices to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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